So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

This is it.

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."

Paul Templer was living his best life.

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.

Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but the two still view each other with suspicion.

Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

He threatened to "chop off" the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus.

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.

The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was detained in mid-March, said he had repeatedly ask for insulin.

One of the aircraft clipped the other's rotor before the two crashed to the ground, footage shows.

Three die as rain-swollen rivers burst their banks in Guangdong, China's most populous province.

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.

It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.

The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to unseat the PM.

Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams.

Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.

Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.

In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".

UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.

The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

Women-only co-working spaces are part of the new hybrid working landscape, but they divide opinion.

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season.

Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Danny Murphy & Micah Richards discuss Liverpool's "concerning" performance in the Merseyside derby.

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

Ex-England defender Stephen Warnock says he "contemplated" taking his own life after receiving bad financial advice.

The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

Rafael Nadal begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch.

All you need to know about the 2024 NFL draft, which takes place in Detroit on Thursday 25 April.

West Ham striker Antonio responds to Roy Keane's criticism of current players who speak on podcasts, calling it a 'dinosaur mentality'

Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have "miles to go" on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Team GB long jumper Jazmine Sawyers will miss this summer's Olympic Games in Paris through injury.

Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.

Meet the Cleveland Cavaliers senior dance team, who are proving that age is just a number.

The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will see a knockout phase replace the group stages.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.

The Spanish government will oversee the country's football federation until it holds new elections following the Luis Rubiales scandal.

England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.

Geraint Thomas says he is "in a great place" as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May's Giro d'Italia.

Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they come from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.

Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

Wales will play their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in front of a record crowd at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester United interested in Ivan Toney, Chelsea open to offers for Raheem Sterling, Newcastle chasing Ousmane Diomande, plus more.

Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers' championship at Sandown on Saturday - and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years.

Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as "a game for the people".

Boss Andoni Iraola says Bournemouth will look to appeal against the red card shown to Milos Kerkez in their 1-0 win at Wolves.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises the performance of forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew in their 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United at Selhurst Park.

Boss Gary O'Neil says Wolves' display in their 1-0 loss to his former club Bournemouth was "the worst performance of the season so far".

In the week that Andy Cole entered the Premier League Hall of Fame, BBC Sport looks back at some of the best moments from his career.

Planet Premier League pundits Cesc Fabregas and Statman Dave discuss whether Feyenoord manager Arne Slot is the right fit for Liverpool.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side looked aggressive and sharp from the start as they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in the Premier League.

Jamal Murray scores at the buzzer as defending champions Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round series.

Tom Brady and Brock Purdy enjoyed instant success in the NFL, so how come it took so long for them to be selected when they were in the draft?

Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

Former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn says the world championship could stay in Sheffield - but only if the Crucible was redeveloped or a new arena built.

Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for Saturday's final Women's Six Nations game against Scotland in Belfast.

The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers on 25 May will kick-off at 15:00 BST - the same time as the FA Cup final.

Ireland recover from a batting wobble to secure an opening six-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates at the T20 World Cup qualifier.

Snooker could be set to make a return to the Paralympics at Brisbane in 2032, 44 years after its last appearance.

With Liverpool set to open talks with Arne Slot over their manager's job, BBC Sport looks at the Feyenoord head coach's qualities, and the inspiration he has taken from Pep Guardiola.

How some of the pitches being used at the men's T20 World Cup have been grown in Australia and transported to co-hosts the USA.

Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty.

British Para-rower Frankie Allen says that the pressure of trying to stay ahead of their rivals is "a privilege".

Ruben Amorim is the hottest property in management. This is his backstory, and what makes him so special.

The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

The suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.

An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last year when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

Astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades were revealed on Monday, queuing up the quartet to begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024.

French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine.

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party claimed victory in a tightly fought contest. CNN's Laila Harrak spoke with New York Times' Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Steven Erlanger to discuss how the popular politician lost the election.

The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it's enjoying a comeback.

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in the Nordic country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claimed victory in a tightly fought contest.

The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people's purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of sustainability challenges across product manufacturing, packaging and disposal.

Scientists in Germany say they've been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose and throat, where the virus gets its first foothold in the body.

Video shows an incident at a store in the Iranian city of Shandiz where a man approached two unveiled women before proceeding to grab a tub of yogurt from the store and throw it, hitting both women in the head. The video then appears to show a male staff member removing the suspect from the store. CNN is not able to verify what was said immediately before the confrontation.

In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different.

Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country's upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip the balance enough to unseat two-decade ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Twitter's traditional bird icon was booted and replaced with an image of a Shiba Inu, an apparent nod to dogecoin, the joke cryptocurrency that CEO Elon Musk is being sued over.

China has launched a cybersecurity probe into Micron Technology, one of America's largest memory chip makers, in apparent retaliation after US allies in Asia and Europe announced new restrictions on the sale of key technology to Beijing.

Cody Coombes recounts riding out a tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service reported that an EF-3 tornado had roared through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph, killing one person in North Little Rock and four people in Wynne.

China Renaissance, a top dealmaker in the country's tech industry, said it would suspend trading of its shares and delay the release of its annual results because it still can't get in touch with its founder.

HSBC's top brass defended their strategy Monday to frustrated shareholders in the lender's largest market, as Europe's biggest bank continued to face calls to be split up.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) spoke to CBS about battling with depression after winning a tight election.

Americans have grown used to corporate executives treading the well-worn paths of the Northeast corridor to convene alongside elected officials in Washington, DC, and discuss geopolitics, policy and all that's in-between.

Why do we bury our departed loved ones in a cemetery? A primary purpose is to provide survivors with an opportunity to grieve and gain a sense of closure. The cemetery is a place for the living as much as it is a place for the dead.

Cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters (over 27,000 feet) just above the seabed, a young snailfish has become the deepest fish ever filmed by scientists during a probe into the abyss of the northern Pacific Ocean.

OPEC and its allies' surprise move to slash oil production will soon be felt at US gas pumps.

A Palestinian taxi driver describes surviving a violent attack by a right-wing mob in Jerusalem earlier this week as Israel continues to see protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul spread. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Last year, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes that caused Republican leaders to denounce her.

Originally a term used by trophy hunters in Africa, the "Big Five" described the animals most challenging to shoot and kill: the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Nowadays, it is more loosely used to refer to some of Africa's largest and most iconic animals.

A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.

A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but experts caution that this association does not show a direct link between the two.

Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, aged 85.

Anthony Bourdain loved haggis. But even the late, great American chef, writer and television host recognized that Scotland's national dish, with its "sinister sheep parts" wrapped in a shroud of mystery and half-invented history, could be a hard sell.

Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single account from a major publication Musk dislikes and changed the language on its site in a way that obscures why users are verified.

Scientists captured the unknown snailfish species at a depth of more than 27,000 feet, as part of an expedition in trenches off Japan.

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, has celebrated their elder daughter's birthday with a trip down memory lane.

Paris Saint-Germain's miserable season went from bad to worse on Sunday as the team suffered a second straight home defeat with a 1-0 loss to Lyon.

It was just six months ago that Graham Potter was deemed the man to usher in a fresh, exciting era at Chelsea.

Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker.

LSU star Angel Reese defended the gesture she aimed at Iowa Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark near the end of the Tigers' first NCAA women's basketball national championship victory on Sunday, saying "I don't take disrespect lightly."

Sixteen-year-old Summer McIntosh broke the world record for the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday -- just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle.

Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.

Skier Francis Zuber sprang into action when he noticed a snowboarder had become trapped upside down in a tree well. Zuber, whose reaction has been applauded as a textbook example of what to do in such a situation, urged others to take up rescue courses.

After a March Madness filled with twists and surprises -- all four No. 1 seeds failed to reach the Elite Eight for the first ever time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history -- it is time for the grand finale as UConn faces San Diego State on Monday for the title.

Shania Twian is standing up for others in country music.

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

This is it.

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."

Paul Templer was living his best life.

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.

Mexican Senator Armando Rios Piter told CNN that he plans to introduce a bill this week that would stop Mexican purchases of American corn.

The days of plugging in an iPhone to charge won't last forever.

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of one of India's biggest outsourcing companies, says an H-1B visa crackdown would ultimately hurt the U.S.

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The market is at all-time highs and many say Trump is the reason. But stocks were rallying when investors thought Hillary Clinton would win. Janet Yellen and the Fed may deserve more of the credit for the market's move.

Apple stock is less than $1 away from its all-time high amid renewed optimism for the iPhone.

President-elect Donald Trump focuses his criticism of NAFTA on Mexico. But Canada and America have a rocky trade history too.

Verizon has decided to bring back unlimited data plans. But while that's great for its subscribers, it's awful news for investors. It's another sign of how brutally competitive the telecom business is. And it's hurting Verizon's stock.

The price of crude oil has more than doubled over the past year after bottoming out at $26 per barrel in February 2016.

The automaker announced Monday that its first official venture in the oil-rich Middle East will be in the United Arab Emirates.

Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup: Go local.

Apple CEO Tim Cook wants the tech industry to take action against "fake news" stories that are polluting the web.

Sears Holdings, the company that owns retail stores Sears and Kmart, said this weekend that it would remove 31 Trump-branded items from its website.

Universal Biopack makes packaging that it sells to restaurants and manufacturers. But rather than plastic, it uses a mixture of bamboo and cassava.

Nike on Sunday launched a star-studded short film titled "Equality" that coincides with Black History Month.

Treasury secretary pick Steven Mnuchin is an executive producer on Warner Bros.' "The Lego Batman Movie," which pulled in an estimated $55.6 million from U.S. audiences during its opening weekend.

It may seem like a recurring nightmare, but Greece is in danger of running out of money again.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White said he does not expect punishment after a video emerged of him in a physical altercation with his wife earlier this month. White made the comments Wednesday at a media day for UFC Fight Night 217.

Lionel Messi celebrated his return to Paris Saint-Germain with a goal in his first game back since lifting the World Cup.

Tiger Woods could form part of the US Ryder Cup team -- or at least, Zach Johnson isn't ruling it out.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal will face English youngster Jack Draper in the opening round of the Australian Open in a bid to retain his 2022 crown and extend his grand slam tally.

The Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA this season to reach 30 wins after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday night, largely behind a combined 72 points from the team's stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Australia's men's cricket team has withdrawn from a series of upcoming matches against Afghanistan in protest over the ruling Taliban's restrictions on women and girls' education and employment, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement Thursday.

Damar Hamlin has been released after being hospitalized for more than a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during a "Monday Night Football" game earlier this month, the Buffalo Bills tweeted Wednesday.

He'd won three World Cups, scored goals galore and become a global icon, but Pelé wasn't quite done yet, so off he went to the US and helped transform the sport of soccer in North America.

Born into poverty -- he used to kick a grapefruit around Brazil's Minas Gerais state -- Pelé finished his career as arguably soccer's greatest ever player.

By Kyle Almond and Will Lanzoni, CNN

Three years after fleeing Iran, chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears being further ostracized after challenging the game's governing body and its president, Russia's former deputy prime minister, over her choice of clothing at a tournament in October.

When Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans in February 2022 as the team's new head coach, he said the NFL had "a problem" with hiring Black coaches and diversity.

More than three decades since its pioneering, round-the-world voyage, the Maiden racing yacht is again sailing the high seas -- and changing the lives of young women in the process.

Who would you back to sink a putt to save your life? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Ben Crenshaw?

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm won his third PGA Tour title in six starts with a stunning comeback to overturn a seven-shot deficit at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Scott Stallings arrived at his condo on Georgia's Saint Simons Island to find a package holding the most prestigious letter in golf.

It's a partnership that's been hailed as "history in the making."